Southwest baggage allowance (2026): cabin & checked

Southwest economy: 1 carry-on (up to about 61 × 41 × 25 cm / 24 × 16 × 10 in) plus 1 personal item, free on every fare — no fare-class bin restrictions.

Cabin and checked baggage by fare class. Fees are shown as ranges — always confirm the exact figure with Southwest.

Source: Southwest official baggage policy

Basic / Wanna Get Away / Anytime

Cabin: 1 carry-on (up to about 61 × 41 × 25 cm / 24 × 16 × 10 in) plus 1 personal item, free on every fare — no fare-class bin restrictions.

Checked: Southwest ended free checked bags in 2025. First bag roughly $45, second roughly $55 each way, paid at the airport (confirm on southwest.com). Max 23 kg / 158 cm.

Business Select / A-List Preferred

Cabin: 1 carry-on plus 1 personal item.

Checked: 2 checked bags included, up to 23 kg / 158 cm each.